Brian W Hampton

US Patent:

20170256376, Sep 7, 2017

Filed:

Mar 2, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/058880

Inventors:

- Louisville KY, US
Brian Hampton - Greenville IN, US
James McDill - Coxs Creek KY, US
Bruce Rigsby - Charlestown IN, US
Michael Simmons - Louisville KY, US

International Classification:

H01H 36/00
H01H 11/00

Abstract:

Actuation apparatus for use with magnetically-triggered proximity switches are described herein. An example apparatus includes an actuator shaft having a first segment and a second segment, the first segment intersecting the second segment. The first segment defines a first end of the actuator shaft, and the second segment defines a second end of the actuator shaft opposite the first end. The second segment further defines a slot. The apparatus further includes a detector magnet assembly coupled to the first segment of the actuator shaft adjacent the first end. The apparatus further includes a switch arm coupled to the second segment of the actuator shaft. The switch arm includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a portion located between the first and second ends of the switch arm. The portion of the switch arm is positioned in the slot of the actuator shaft.